A current laser-based system could allow vehicles to ‘see’ obstacles before they arrive into view,scientists sayWhether it’s a child running after a ball, a herd of cows or a broken-down car, or unexpected obstacles can prove deadly to drivers. But scientists say the cars of the future might be able to anticipate such perils. A team of researchers have arrive up with a current laser-based system that efficiently produces images of objects that are hidden around a corner – a development they say could allow autonomous vehicles to see obstacles before they arrive into the line of sight.
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Source: guardian.co.uk